Respond to Text

Respond to Text

ACE Strategy: Answer,Cite Explain

Responding to Text

Today I want to teach how to respond to text in a way that answers the question, provides evidence and explains your thinking.

Let's practice together. First read this passage.

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Step #1: Answer the Question (A for answer the question) restate the question in the answer.

What kind of person is the chief?

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Step 2 cite evidence from passage. Start with the "Text says... or "In the text...

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Step 3 Explain your thinking. Why does your answer make sense. Provide examples.

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Now write the entire response to the question using ACE strategy:

What kind of person is the chief?